About the Author

Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver.
I cleared $60,000 in 18 months earning $65,000 gross/year.
Now I am self-employed, and you can read more about my story here, or visit my other blog: The Everyday Minimalist.

I still feel the same way after the promotion, btw.
Friend: “How should we celebrate?”
Me: “Uh. Oreo. I just wanted to tell you and give you a hug is all.”

Ella

I love your answer 🙂 this “let’s go and blow off money because we are getting more money” is really not a sensible attitude… I remember when my ex bf got a promotion we went and ate at an upscale restaurant in Oslo and blew US$ 650 !!! Now when I look back I just roll my eyes at us 🙁

So, so very true. And, when I work extra-hard at work, my employer rewards me with a raise or a bonus. So, no need to go blow all my hard-earned money just because I work for a living….so do we all, and it’s for income!

Ashley

Are you still updating Everyday Minimalist daily? I have not got a new one on the page since Feb 15th. Not sure if you aren’t updating or my feed is messed up.